Press Statement. Conference supported by large number of representative public figures in Western Europe and by distinguished artists and writers, including Queen Elizabeth of Belgium, Brendan Behan, Michael MacLiamoir, Peadar O’Donnell. Cost of Conference will be met by proceeds from an auction of works of art. Picasso has given a still life valued at £5,000 and Henry Moore a bronze reclining nude valued at £1,000.